GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
filchto steal secretly or casually
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts